A Work in Progress: Footbridge over river



This guide was made for entry:
Footbridge over river
In Contest:
autumn alley


Original image


step 1 of 5

Blocked in colours for the river. Dark greys in the forground going to light grey in the background.

Creation of Footbridge over river: Step 1

step 2 of 5

blended the layers together using a low opacity brush.

Creation of Footbridge over river: Step 2

step 3 of 5

Dodge burn adjustment layer (50% grey with blending mode set to overlay) linked to the river layer. Add a large amount of noise and apply a small amount of horizontal motion blur. Roughly paint in the river banks.

Creation of Footbridge over river: Step 3

step 4 of 5

Paint in detail in banks and use smudge tool to give effect of overhanging plant. Add a hint of tree trunk reflections.

Creation of Footbridge over river: Step 4

step 5 of 5

Paint in bridge and bridge shadow using mainly colours from picture.

Creation of Footbridge over river: Step 5

Final result

Creation of Footbridge over river: Final Result

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